Iowa Old Press

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 6, 1911

NEWS OF TWENTY YEARS AGO

A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of June 10, 1891

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. CONWAY Monday.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ryan June 6.

DOWNS Brothers have just completed a fence around their 1,040 acre pasture
in Nevada township.

Rev. BOWEN, who was pastor of the Congregational church of this place for
some time, will be ordained a minister of the Episcopal church at Ft. Dodge
June 28.

Rev. L.P. McDONALD took his final departure from Emmetsburg last Wednesday.

Chas. FOX of Austin, Minn., has rented the Waverly hotel. He takes
possession July 1.

Rev. M. McNERNEY of Livermore was an Emmetsburg visitor Monday.

L.J. MURPHY has named his hotel the Union House.

M. GOSSMAN is building a new house for Peter REITHER in Call's addition.

Thomas O'TOOLE and mother of Estherville spent the first of the week with
Mr. and Mrs. DEALY.

Attorney Bert ROBERTS has rented an office at Jackson, Minn. He will
practice at that place.

At the annual meeting of the American Investment Company, held Wednesday,
A.L. ORMSBY was elected president and T.R. CRAWFORD vice president.

Frank CALKINS of Ruthven is a candidate for the republican nomination for
state senator in this district.

Thomas O'CONNOR has sold the northeast quarter of the block west of his
residence to Mrs. Catharine O'TOOLE of Estherville. She will build on it and
move to this place.

Dr. CADY died at Senora, California, May 22. He practiced in this city for
many years.

Mrs. Edward McNALLY is very ill.

Judge CARR will deliver the oration at West Bend July 4th.

Mr. SULLIVAN will burn his first kiln of brick this week.

Peter DORIS is home from Hot Springs, Arkansas.

D. KELLY and J. THATCHER of West Bend are in Wisconsin visiting relatives.

A Few Items Taken From the Files of The Democrat of June 17, 1891

Monday the thermometer registered 94 in the shade.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the following parties:
B. ELSENBAST and Verna KREBS of Graettinger, R.M. J. McFARLAND, Jr. and
Julie M. SEAVER, L.D. YEABERG and Mary STREIT.

There will be a racing matinee at the fair grounds Saturday afternoon, June
20.

The republican county convention will be held in this city June 27.

A son was born of Mr. and Mrs. J. MAHAN of Great Oak Wednesday.

E.H. HUBBARD and daughter and James FREEMAN of Ruthven have gone to Montana
where they will make their future home.

There will be a ball at JOYCE's hall July 4.

M.L. BROWN and J.J. WATSON attended the bankers' convention at Sioux City
last week.

The Reporter says that Miss Bessie LARSON of Ruthven will be a candidate for
county superintendent next fall.

Mr. BLAIR has let the contract for his new residence to P.R. WELLS for
$1,300.

Mr. GRIFFIN and daughter and Mrs. Richard WALSH of Red Wing, Minnesota,  are
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward McNALLY.

Mr. and Mrs. David DESHIELDS and family will leave for Texas today where
they will make their future home.

Monday night the SHAW and KENT hardware store was burglarized. A number of
razors, knives and other articles were taken. The cash drawer was also
relieved of $2.50.

Monday night the Walnut creamery was struck by lightning and burned to the
ground.

Mrs. Charles McNALLY of Rockwell is visiting Emmetsburg relatives.

Thomas HUFF of High Lake was kicked in the head by a horse a few days ago
and was seriously injured.

A few days ago Mrs. A.J. ARMSTRONG fell into the cellar, breaking a couple
of ribs and otherwise injuring herself.

Mrs. McCLOSKEY of Primghar is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B.E. KELLY of this city.

Mrs. P.C. NOLAN is home from Des Moines where she has been visiting
relatives.

Mr. FARRELL arrived from Ireland a few days ago to visit with his sons, who
reside in Nevada township.

P. JOYCE will build a store house at the rear of his brick store building.

During Friday night's thunderstorm Edward RYAN and Joseph WALSH of Nevada
township had several head of cattle killed.

Mr. SAWYER, one of the old settlers of Silver Lake township, died a few days
ago.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto Co, Iowa
14 Jun 1911

List of Prize Winners from Sunday's Picnic

The soft ball game was won by the Sarsfield team by a score of 7 to 3. Both
teams played well.
Wm. O'BRIEN, Chas. GRACE, John BRENNAN and Andrew GRACE won the men's relay
race.
Vincent HAND was the victor in the free for all running race. Jack BRENNAN
was second.
The running race for boys under twelve was won by James McNALLY. Roy HAND
was a close second.
James FAY carried home the purse for the running race for boys under 16.
Josephine JOYNT, Loretta MARTIN, Monica BRENNAN and Mildred JOYNT won the
relay race for girls under 16 years of age.
Vivian BRENNAN took home the prize for the running race for girls under 12.
Jack BRENNAN won the high jump, Frank MEADE the running jump, and Jack
BRENNAN the standing jump.

A Burglary in Emmetsburg.
Bert HUGHES' drug store was entered by a burglar Sunday night. About $15 was
taken from the cash register. The offender took out a window in the rear end
of the room. So far there has been no arrest.

A Creditable Piano Recital.
The piano recital given at the K. of P. hall Monday evening by the music
pupils of Miss Lottie WALSH, was well attended and the program was very
creditable in every respect. It was well arranged and it was rendered with
pleasing effect. Among those who participated were Muriel and Kathleen
PENDER, Clarence OELFKE, Evelyn KIDDER, Joseph KELLY and Edward MAGUIRE,
Clarence SLATER, Myrtle WAGNER, Elvena and Leland COONAN, Carl SWEELEY,
Marie MURRAY, Arlene SCOTT....

Married at Ruthven Wednesday
Mr. Frank G. SULLIVAN and Miss Mary A. BRENNAN of Ruthven were married at
the Sacred Heart Church at Ruthven Wednesday morning, June 7. Father
SCHAFFER officiating. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's
sister, Mrs. E.J. RUDDY. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting
parties were in attendance. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. SULLIVAN left by
auto for Estherville wehre they will make their future home.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John K. BRENNAN, who were for many
years respected residents of Highland township. She resided with her mother
for several years after the latter moved to town. She is in every way a most
deserving young lady and enjoys the respect and the good will fo a wide
circle of friends. The groom resided in Highland township for several years,
but is at present living at Estherville where he is engaged in business. He
is deserving of the general esteem in which he is held. The many friends of
the bride and groom extend hearty congratulations.

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS
Mrs. Horton JACKSON of Oosburg, Wisconsin, was the guest of Monroe JOHNSON
the first of the week.

Sunday night M.V. SCORE of Spirit Lake was struck by an M. & St. L. train at
Forest City, while driving an auto and had one of his shoulders crushed.
Mrs. HUGHITT, who was in the machine with him, escaped.

Miss TIBLER, who has been trimming for the Misses MAGUIRE of Ayrshire for
some time, came to Emmetsburg yesterday and took the train for Rodman where
she will visit a sister for a few days before returning to her home at
Independence.

Mr. SAUNDERS informs us that his two sons Gorden and Stuart, who are
attending Upper Canada College at Toronto, will bring home eight athletic
medals awarded by that institution. The Emmetsburg boys are natural
athletes. Give them a fair show and they will make use of their
opportunities. Congratulations, boys.

Bridet Ryan
The Funeral Services Were Held on Friday

Last week brief mention was made to the Democrat of the death of Mrs. Edward
RYAN who passed away early Tuesday morning. The funeral was held Friday. Her
son John was absent in Utah and could not reach home before that time. There
was a requiem high mass at Assumption church Very Rev. J.J. SMITH
officiating. The interment was in St. John's cemetery. There was a large
procession. The pall bearers were Owen McNULTY, J.K. MARTIN, Thomas KIRBY,
Joseph MULRONEY, W.I. BRANAGAN and Henry HUGHES.
Miss Bridget HESTER was born at Westport, in the county of Mayo, Ireland,
June 15, 1849. When she was nine months old her parents moved to Morristown,
Canada. Several years latter they became residents of Butler county, Iowa.
She was married in the Coldwater Catholic church at that place, October 26,
1873, to Edward RYAN.
Mr. and Mrs. RYAN came to Palo Alto county in April 1878. locating on a farm
in Walnut township. They were thrifty and economical and in a few years had
a beautiful farm home. A few years ago they came to Emmetsburg. They were
the parents of nine children, seven of whom with the husband and father,
survive. They are John P., a railway conductor in Utah, Mrs. Chas McCOY, of
this place, Wm. M., of Oregon, Misses Anna T. and Birdie E., and Edward M.
and Thomas J., all of whom are present at home.
Mrs. RYAN was an exemplary wife and mother. She was at all times intensely
solicitous for the happiness and welfare of the members of her household. No
effort was too laborious for her when performed for the well being of those
who were bound to her by teh ties that are known to motherhood. Her
affectionate solicitude was fully reciprocated. Seldom is there witnessed
that loving devotion which marked the attitude towards her by those who were
the recipients of her many maternal attentions. She was kind, neighborly and
benevolent, and she was one of the most cheerful and contented of women. Her
faith in God's goodness, generosity and mercy was sublime. She sought to
direct her footsteps through life in accordance with providential light and
guidance. She passed away strongly fortified with the hope that the great
Creator would lovingly reward her for every worthy deed that she had
performed and that he would grant infinite bliss to the sincerely contrite
of heart. The Democrat joins our many citizens in offering sincere sympathy
to the grief stricken husband and the other members of the family.

QUARTER CENTURY RECORD
The A.O.H. of Emmetsburg Observe 25th Anniversary of Organization
     The observance of the 25th anniversary of the organization of the
Emmetsburg division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians was decidedly
creditable and it proved enjoyable to all despite the fact that a high,
disagreeable wind prevailed during the greater part of the day.
    At 8 a.m. most of the members attended mass in a body at Assumption
church. Soon after they repaired to the W.E. Jackman grove on the east banks
of Medium lake, one of the most picturesque and favorably located picnic
grounds in northern Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Jackman treated the Hibernians, their
ladies and their guests with every courtesy and spared no effort to make the
environments agreeable.
     At noon about 600 sat down on the green sward and enjoyed a basket
dinner. The committee had prepared an abundance of lemonade and ice cream,
which were free to all during the noon hour and until evening. Cigars were
later distributed to the gentlemen and candy to the ladies, boys and girls.
Preparations had been made for launching, but the lake was too rough.
     At one o'clock the speaking program was commenced. State Secretary P.H.
Donlon presided. The band played a couple of patriotic strains, after which
the Very Rev. J.J. Smith was introduced. He congratulated the Hibernians on
the great work they had done throughout the world and especially in
Emmetsburg during the past 25 years. He referred at length to the struggle
of the Irish parliamentary party to secure Home Rule for Ireland and he
appealed to those present to contribute towards the worthy cause. He headed
the list with $10. A paper was circulated and a large amount was
contributed. It will be forwarded at once to John Redmond. Father Smith has
given special attention to the Irish question for many years and he has
stored up a valuable fund of information on the subject. His remarks were
filled with interesting and instructive facts and he spoke with a fervor
that impressed seriously all who heard him. One of the ardent hopes of his
declining years is to see Ireland win Home Rule.
     President T.J. Duffy of the local division of the order was next
introduced. He spoke briefly and creditably concerning the history of the
order in Emmetsburg. We publish his remarks elsewhere in this issue.
     A.E. Walsh and Fred B. Sharon, the brilliant and scholarly editor of
the Iowa Catholic Messenger, came all the way from Davenport to participate
in the exercises. Both are eloquent orators. Mr. Walsh followed President
Duffy in a short address that would thrill the heart of any body of Irishmen
and Irish Americans. His remarks were confined to the significance of the
day's observance. The excellence of his subject matter, his clearness and
earnestness of expression, and his readiness, force and grace of delivery
soon won him the undivided attention of his hearers. His patriotic
utterances reached responsive chords in the hearts of more than 600
listeners, all of whom will be eager to hear him on some future occasion.
     The next speaker was Mr. Sharon. He is always a much sought orator at
Hibernian and Catholic gatherings. We have heard him on many occasions, but
it is doubtful if he ever spoke with more fervor than he did on Sunday. He
reviewed at length the history of Hibernianism, its trials and achievements,
showing what the members of the organization had done for the preservation
of the faith of the Irish people during the dark days when the infamous
penal code sought to destroy religion in Erin. Mr. Sharon is a gentleman of
pleasing address, is at all times earnest, and makes utterance count. It is
difficult to hold the attention of an out door audience on an occasion of
this kind, but it is doubtful if Mr. Sharon had a single unappreciative
listener. All present were enthusiastic in their praise of his effort,
several critics pronouncing it one of exceptional merit.
     During the remainder of the afternoon various games and amusements were
enjoyed. The results of some of the contests are given elsewhere in this
issue. All in attendance returned to their homes feeling that, despite the
inclement weather, they had spent one of the most enjoyable days of their
lives.

President T.J. Duffy's Address.
     Rev. Fathers, Worthy State Officers, and Members of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary:
     We meet today to observe, in a befitting manner, the twenty-fifth
anniversary of the organization of Division No. 1 of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians of Palo Alto county. Twenty-five years ago today this division
was instituted in the Chapel of the Assumption church by Michael Roland, a
patriotic Irishman from Ottumwa, Iowa. We regret very much that Mr. Roland
did not survive to commemorate this important event with us. He was called
to his eternal home a few years ago. We shall always remember him with
feelings of genuine pride for what he did for us and with sincere gratitude
for his zeal for many years following his visit to Emmetsburg in behalf of
the welfare of our division.
     Our organization commenced with a charter membership of 20. By the end
of six months we had nearly 100. Of the charter members only four survive-
Thomas O'Connor, Myles McNally, W.I. Branagan, and T.J. Duffy. J.L. Martin
is living but is not a member of our organization at the present time.
     The officers of our division at the time of its organization were as
follows: County delegate, Patrick Joyce; president, Robert Shea;
vice-president, W.I. Branagan; corresponding secretary, J.F. Neary;
treasurer, T.J. Duffy; standing committee-Dr. Wm. McDonnelly; J.F. Neary,
E.F. Jones, P.J. Nolan, and Thos. O'Connor. You will notice from the list of
officers that only four are living.
     The presidents of our division since its organization have been as
follows: Robert Shea, P.F. Kennan, Patrick Joyce, W.I. Branagan and T.J.
Duffy. Mr. Shea and Mr. Branagan each served ten years. The county delegates
in succession have been Patrick Joyce, T.J. Duffy, Robt. Shea, E.J. McEvoy,
and Myles McNally. There have been a great many changes in the other
officers of the organization. It will not be necessary to give a list of
them at the present time.
     Of the present membership not more than seven or eight are of Irish
birth. This shows you how rapidly the old people are passing away. Fully 130
of our members are young men who are proud of their ancestry and the
achievements they have made the Celts known and respected during the past
2,000 years. Our organization has done a great deal during the past quarter
of a century to encourage Catholic faith and practice in our country and
through this section of Iowa. It has kept warm in the hearts of our people
that splendid patriotic spirit which has characterized the Irish race for so
many centuries. We have every reason to believe that our division will
continue to grow and flourish and perpetuate in our community the
traditions, the practices, the proverbial hospitality and the undying
devotion to faith and country that are so noticeable wherever Irish
influence is felt.
     The members of our division have been active in city, county, district
and state affairs. They have served as state officers of our organization
and as such they have acquitted themselves with ability and credit as
Hibernians. It is necessary to mention only the names of the late John F.
Neary and our present zealous state secretary, P.H. Donlon, to convince our
hearers of this fact.
     During the past quarter of a century we have maintained our own land in
our community, have organized and encouraged strong and successful literary
organizations, have made the observance of St. Patrick's day one of special
interest to the people of this section of Iowa, have won recognition at our
state and national conventions, have encouraged the study of Irish history
in St. Mary's academy, and have annually awarded a gold medal for
proficiency in Christian doctrine in this well known and successful
institution. We have held creditable annual picnics for several years,
affording our young people, both boys and girls, as well as our older
members, an opportunity an opportunity for wholesome and elevating
recreation, and we have at all times given special attention to the
intellectual spirit and moral advancement of our people.
     Permit me to say, in closing, that I think this is the first Catholic
organization that was formed within the present diocese of Sioux City. It
may not have achieved all that it might have accomplished, but it has given
to the public a record of which none of our members need ever feel ashamed.
We have every reason to believe that it will continue to grow in membership,
in influence, and in unceasing loyalty to the great principals that are so
dear to the members of our organization and our race.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
21 June 1911

EIGHT GRADUATED
The St. Mary Academy Commencement Exercises Held Thursday Evening

The annual commencement exercises of St. Mary Academy, which were held at
The Iowa Thursday evening were among the most entertaining and edifying that
have ever been witnessed in Emmetsburg. The class day exercises were held
Friday, June 2. A report of same was published in teh Democrat of June 7.
They were very creditable.

Thursday evening's program was without question one of the best ever given
under the auspices of the institution. It did not contain a single weak
number.

"The Grown Upl Land," by 40 or more little girls, was as humorous as it was
novel. The many present laughed often and heartily during the presentation
of this most enjoyable number. The flower song and garland drill, which
followed would please any audience. It was given by the girls of he
intermediate grades. "Born, Crucified, Risen," with the invisible choir, was
very impressive. It brought serious thoughts to the minds of all who
witnessed it. The girls of the first and second year High School course
participated in this edifying number. The musical recitation, "How the Gates
Came Ajar," and the semi-chorus, "Sing to me Ever," followed. Both were
selections that would satisfy all lovers of music. The "Weaving of the Stars
and Stripes" was one of the best numbers ever seen on an Emmetsburg stage.
It was given by the members of the senior and junior grades. The entrance
march, song of greeting, closing hymn, and the violin selection, the last by
Miss Ruth Marion O'Reilly and Mary Loretta O'Brien, wre in keeping with the
general excellence of the evening's exercises.

At the close honors were conferred as follows by Very Rev. J.J. Smith, V.S.:
Diploma for completion of Academic courseconferred on Julia Dorothea
Crowley, Nellie Frances Crowley, Gail Josephine Egan, Helen Agnes Galleger,
Elizabeth Genevieve McNally, Josephine Morrissey, Catherine Veronica
Mulroney and Mary Anna Waldron.

Diploma for completion of Academic coure conferred on Alice Mary Donahue,
Ethel Agnes Doyle, Ruth Mary Egan, Lewine Gertrude Hand, Marjorie Veronica
Higgins, Catherine Margaret Kirby, Anna Loretta Mahan, Eileen Angelita
McBride, Agnes Gertrude McCarty, Irene McGuire, Thomas Franklin Mead, Isabel
Monica Murphy, Mary Elizabeth Steil.

Gold medal for Christian doctrine, presented by the A.O.H., merited by
Elizabeth Genevieve McNally.

Gold medal for Algebra, presented by the very Rev. J.J. Smith, V.F., merited
by Elizabeth McNally, Gail Egan, Julia Crowley, Catherine Mulroney, Nellie
Crowley, Mary Waldron, Mary Neary and Mary Dunnigan. Drawn by Nellie Frances
Crowley.

Gold medal for highest four years' record in department and application,
graduating class, presented by the Knights of Columbus, merited by Catherine
Veronica Mulroney.

Gold medal presented by the Knights of Columbus for highest record in
deportment and application, grammar grades, merited by Vera McNally, Leo
McEvoy, Catherine McEvoy, Genevieve Joynt, Mildred McNally, Veronica
Morrissey, Cecilia Agnew, Elizabeth Miller, Bessie Donahue, Florence Kelly,
Howard Steil, Harold Agnew, Joseph Foy, John Collins, Thomas Brady, Thomas
Miller, Russell Hennessy, henry Leo Kneer, Irene Carney, Helen Myers, Mary
Bradley, Bernice McDonald, Margaret Ruddy, Catherine Miller,Kathleen Deneen,
Carena Steil, Mary Hand, Gertrude Fisher, Grace Fisher, Irene Dunphy, Alice
Flynn, Cyrilla Flood, and Lucile Steil. Drawn by Alice Flynn.

Premium for english composition, senior and junior classes merited by Gail
Josephine Egan.

Premium for english composition, first and second year high school classes
merited by Pearl Newhall and Edna Kerwick. Drawn by Edna Victorine Kerwick.

Certificate of graduation in Palmer method of penmanship awarded by the A.N.
Palmer Co., Cedar Rapids, to Mary Rose Carmody, Julia Dorothea Crowley, Mary
Agnes Dunnigan, Gail Josephine Egan, Helen Agnes Galleger, Edna Victorine
Kerwick, Anna Loretta Mahan, Mary Bernette McNally, Josephine Morrisey,
Catherine Veronica Mulroney, Veronica Nally, Pearl Alice Newhall, Mary
Loretta O'Brien, Marie Edwardine Sherlock, and Mary Agnes Waldron.


Lost Their Little Child
Mr and Mrs. Sherman McAllister's youngest child, aged one year, died
Wednesday and was buried in Evergreen cemetery Thursday. It was a victim of
infantile paralysis. The parents have the sympathy of their many friends in
their sorrow.

Mr. Clausen of this place is making a splendid quality of ice cream. If you
have not tried it, do so. He is a gentleman with whom it is a pleasure to do
business. He is well deserving of the patronage and the encouragement of our
citizens.

He Stole The Preacher's Pants
Friday night a fellow from some point in North Dakota, who gives his name as
Wm. Kelly, broke into the residence of J.E. Brereton, while the latter was
attending the tabernacle, and stole his trousers and also a rifle and a pair
of trousers belonging to his son. The next morning he went about town
wearing the pastor's trousers. He sold the rifle for $3. It was worth about
$10. He was caught near the Rock Island water tank by Marshall Drummy. He
was arraigned before Mayor Duffy and was held to await the action of the
grand jury. He does not act like a criminal. He claims that drinking was
responsible for his downfall.

Monday was very warm. The thermometer registered 96 in the shade in this
city.

It is predicted by some that automobiles will be cheaper next season than
they are this year.

George SAUNDERS is home from Cornell university and Ewart has also returned
from the Chicago university.

Thos. CONLON came down from Estherville on Sunday's Special to see the base
ball game and to spend a couple of hours with his parents.

A letter from H.B. CASSIDY of Wilbeaux, Montana, says that prospects for a
bumper crop in eastern Montana are very encouraging.

Mr. and Mrs. George B. ACERS of Portage, Wisconsin, are guests at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. W.E.G. SAUNDERS. Mr. ACERS is a brother of Mrs. SAUNDERS.

Mrs. Bernard BRADLEY,who had been visiting Emmetsburg and Cylinder relatives
for several days, returned to Graettinger Monday. She is looking fairly
well, but is not hearty.

Mr. BESTELEHNER came over from Whittemore Wednesday in his auto to attend
the game between Mason City and Emmetsburg. He brought a large delegation
with him. The Whittemore people patronized the game very liberally.

Mr. and Mrs. Matt KILROY were up from Mason City Sunday. Mr. KILROY returned
in the evening but Mrs. KILROY remained for a couple of days to visit her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. CONLON.

J.P. SULLIVAN of Great Falls, Montana, visited at the T. SULLIVAN home at
Graettinger last week. He was on his way home from Fort Dodge where he had
been called to attend the funeral of his brother.

Carl HELGEN, brother of H.M. HELGEN, of this place, graduated from St.
Olaf's college at Northfield, Minnesota, last Wednesday. Many Emmetsburg
friends extend hearty congratulations and wish him success through life.

Charles DUHIGG and J.S. MARTIN were at Armstrong Friday. They report that
J.F. O'NEILL has the finest corn that they saw on their trip. His crops are
all good. he had evidently been working hard since he left Emmetsburg last
March.

The Whittemore Champion says that John McCORMICK of Rodman is 86 years of
age and that on last Wednesday he indulged in a six mile walk. He was
superintendent in this county 53 or 54 years. All the old settlers will be
glad to learn he is still bright and vigorous.

Miss Kate CROWLEY was a passenger to Ruthven Thursday morning.

Mrs. Dr. POWERS visited her sister, Mrs. MIX, at Cedar Falls last week.

Charles JACKMAN of Waterloo visited relatives in Emmetsburg last week.

A.P. MEYERS arrived home from Sioux City a few days ago with a fine new
auto.

Mrs. Fred McCARTY left for the lakes today. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. and Fred
went yesterday.

P.S. BROWN will leave today on a business trip through Idago, Oregon and
California.

Henry KNEER is at Whittemore this week working on the construction of the
water works system.

Fred PREUS, who lost $1,800 at a wedding near Algona a short time ago has
recovered that amount.

Mr.and Mrs. Robert WILSON left for Sac county Wednesday to visit relatives.
Mrs. WILSON formerly lived there.

Mr. J.N. HANSON and Miss Sophia NIELSEN were married at Ringsted last
Wednesday, Rev. BERG officiating.

T.S. SULLIVAN who had been visiting his parents at Graettinger, returned to
Minot, North Dakota Wednesday.

L.E. FECKNER, the manger of the Farmers' store at Graettinger, was at Sioux
City last week purchasing new goods.

Banker FRYE of Rodman and Bankers CARMODY and CULLEN of Whittemore attended
the state bankers' meeting at Mason City last week.

D.G. McCARTY is at Buffalo, New York, attending the National convention of
the Woodmen. He is one of the delegates from there.

Mrs. Wm. COAKLEY and Mrs. CREED went to Des Moines Thursday to visit
relatives and friends. Mr. COAKLEY accompanied them as far as Ruthven.

Edward McNALLY bought a dandy Hupmobile auto last week for hte Brown Land
and Loan company. He will find it very convenient in his business.

Miss Josie GUERDET returned to Minneapolis Wednesday after a brief visit
with her parents in Walnut township. She has a position as a stenographer in
that city.

Ed HALL has not forgotten about the pleasures of his youthful days. He came
in from Vernon Sunday to see what was transpiring on the baseball diamond.

The shooting tournament of the Emmetsburg Gun club will be held at the
Middleton park next Friday afternoon. It promises to be very interesting.
The membership is about 25.

The Dispatch reports that Mr. and Mrs. Ole JUSTESON and Mrs. John LARSEN of
Ringsted left Monday of last week for Denmark where they will spend some
time with relatives.

Miss Lena LARSEN, of the West Bend Journal, was an Emmetsburg visitor
Saturday. Seh was accompanied by her friend, Miss Ida PETERSON, of Lake
Mills, who has been visiting her.

Miss NEVIN of New York is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen CARMODY.

The sign on the new Majestic theater is a dandy. Mr. CARPENTER painted it.

W.J. YOUNG arrived home from La Porte City where he spent a month.

Mr. and Mrs. M.L. BRADY weent to Sioux City yesterday to attend the Elk's
convention.

Mrs. J.M. MAHAN is enjoyning a visit from her sister, Mrs. McDONALD, who
lives at St. Paul.

Mrs. Thos. CARMODY and children of Whittemore visited Emmetsburg relatives
Saturday.

Adjourned meeting of the A.O.H. this evening. All members are requested to
be present.

Misses Jennie AGNEW and Crin HUGHES went to Minneapolis Monday to visit for
a couple of days.

W.G. MIDDLETON is at Ada, Minnesota, this week looking after his farm
interests at that place.

Joe and Will KERWICK are home from St. Joseph's college to remain during the
summer vacation.

Miss Edna DICKASON recently returned from Dubuque where she had been
attending St. Vincent academy.

Miss MEANS left for Kentland, Indiana, Monday evening to remain for some
time visiting relatives.

J.K. BENDA is having a big special sale this week. Read his double page ad
published elsewhere in this issue.

Father JUNGBLUT came up from Wesley Thursday to attend the St. Mary Academy
commencement exercises.

Miss Edna GUSLAND returned from Ruthven last week where she had been serving
as a nurse in the Baldwin hospital.

Miss BLEY, a daughter of Mrs. Paul BLEY of Rush Lake township, recently
returned from Des Moines where she had been in the M.E. hospital for some
time.

We are having very dry warm weather. Small grain and meadows are suffering.
We need rain badly. Corn is holding its own. The outlook is not encouraging.

Colonel and Mrs. SMITH were over from Ayrshire last evening. Though small
grain is looking bad, the Colonel is looking well. He favored us with a
pleasant call.

Mrs. Catherine CONLON recently returned from West Union where she had been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. STEINER. She is again comfortably located in the
fourth ward.

Miss Grace CUMMINGS, of Des Moines who had been spending a week at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John GALLEGER, went to the lakes Tuesday morning. She was
accompanied by Miss Millie GALLEGER.

Were Married Monday Morning
Mr. John F BOUGH of this city and Miss Esther F SHERLOCK were married at the
Ayrshire Catholic church Monday, Rev. J. CARROLL officiating. Miss Alberta
BOUGH was bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph SHERLOCK was best man. The wedding
dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs. P.H.
SHERLOCK. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr and Mrs
BOUGH left on the south bound passenger train for a short wedding trip. On
their return they will commence housekeeping in their farm residence in
Great Oak township. The bride has taught school in this county for a number
of years and has been very successful. She is personally charming, is one of
our community's best ladies. All who know her have only words of praise for
her. The groom is bright, genial, exemplary, popular and trustworthy. The
Democrat joins a wide circle of relatives and well wishers in wishing Mr and
Mrs BOUGH health and happiness.

Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
28 June 1911

ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. CRANE, who had been visiting their daughter, Mrs. BROWNLEE of
Mallard, returned to their home in Wisconsin Tuesday.

Wednesday evening we enjoyed a delightful ride to Graettinger with Edward
McNALLY in his dandy new auto. P.H. DONLON, W.J. BROWN and Clem McNALLY went
with us on the trip. Mr. McNALLY first begun to use his auto six days
before. He handled it like a veteran, making the trip each way in 40
minutes.

The Graettinger people had a good time at their Woodman picnic. C.E. COHOON
delivered an address and there were various amusements during the afternoon.
Graettinger and Ringsted played an eighteen inning game of baseball.
Graettinger won by a score of 4 to 3.

Kane-McGowan
Mr. Martin B. KANE and Miss Katherine McGOWAN were united in marriage at
Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire Monday morning, Father CARROLL officiating.
Miss Katherine HIGGINS was bridesmaid and Mr. Thomas FAGAN was best man. The
wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS in Great
Oak township. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr. and
Mrs. KANE left on the evening passenger for the lakes where they will spend
several days. On their return they will commence housekeeping at their home
in Ayrshire. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J.J. HIGGINS. She made her home
at Dyersville, this state, until a few years ago. Of late she has been
living with Mr. and Mrs. HIGGINS. She is a most estimable lady and will be
an active and influential factor in the social and religious life of
Ayrshire. Mr. KANE is widely known as one of the substantial and worthy
citizens of that place. His many friends in this locality join with the
Democrat in wishing him and his bride health and happiness.

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